By Fred Kroner

Oakwood started postseason play in softball on Wednesday (Sept. 8) by matching its season-high for runs scored in a 15-4 IESA Class 1A regional quarterfinal win at fourth-seeded Shiloh.

Sophia Hart was 4-for-5 to lead the Knights’ 14-hit attack. Teammates with at least two hits were Brooklynn Myers, Karleigh Nelson and Kendyl Rogers.

Caydence Vermillion stole four bases.

Matilyn Griffis pitched a complete game, allowing seven hits in seven innings. She recorded three strikeouts.

Fifth-seeded Oakwood (2-8) saw its season end on Saturday (Sept. 11) in a regional semifinal game at top-seeded Westville, 10-0.

Griffis pitched four innings and struck out three batters. Sophia Aquino had the lone hit for the Knights.